Investment Audit Specialist, PSERS

THE POSITION

Are you seeking challenging and meaningful work that will give you a sense of accomplishment and opportunities to grow in your career? Do you have experience or knowledge in investment auditing and want to be the trusted advisor to our investment team? We are currently looking for an Investment Audit Specialist to join our Agency's Internal Audit Office. If you are an experienced audit professional and you can lead complex audit engagements, independently execute advanced audit procedures, and provide technical direction - then this role is for you. Apply to join PSERS team today!

The Pennsylvania Public School Employees' Retirement Systems (PSERS, www.psers.pa.gov) is an agency in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania that administers the pension plan for Pennsylvania's public-school employees. The mission of PSERS is to maintain a financially sound System that supports over a half million members with a current pension fund of approximately $84 billion. This position will play a contributing part in ensuring PSERS fulfills its mission and values.

PSERS is located in Harrisburg, PA, a mid-size city situated along the Susquehanna River. The Harrisburg area is affordable and near many attractions including Hershey, and it is only two hours from major cities like Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington D.C.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position reports to the Assistant Audit Executive, Investments, within the Internal Audit Office at PSERS. The role requires a high degree of independence and technical expertise in executing assigned audit engagements. The selected candidate will perform advanced auditing work across the Agency's investment operations, covering a wide range of complex activities.

Key responsibilities include leading and conducting financial, operational, compliance, and information systems audits of investment functions; evaluating complex investment structures and transactions across multiple asset classes; and assessing valuation methodologies, fair value measurements, pricing controls, liquidity classifications, and performance attribution models. The role also involves evaluating the effectiveness of internal controls; researching and interpreting federal and state regulations, fiduciary standards, contractual obligations, and industry guidance; and identifying emerging risks through comprehensive risk assessments.

The position requires the application of professional judgment to determine risk-based audit scope; identify evaluation criteria; establish materiality thresholds; design and execute advanced audit procedures; and assess risk severity. The candidate will be responsible for clearly communicating significant findings, control deficiencies, and emerging risks to senior leadership and the Board.

The ideal candidate is highly analytical, capable of independently planning and executing audits, and demonstrates strong professional judgment and skepticism. Success in this role also requires the ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively, both in writing and verbally, to a wide range of stakeholders, including staff, executives, Board members, and external partners.

For more in-depth details regarding this position's duties and responsibilities please read the position description available through this link.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch. Hours may be negotiable.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. This position is hybrid telework eligible, dependent on operational and executive leadership requirements. The role will need to report to the office in Harrisburg one day a week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Two (2) years of experience as a Junior Investment Audit Specialist, PSERS; OR
• A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, or a related business discipline, supplemented by a minimum of 18 cre